Prime Dermatology & Skin Cancer Institute
Opening in Laguna Niguel in 2025 – Your Trusted Dermatology Care is Coming Soon!
Our leading comprehensive dermatology practice delivers the highest quality medical, surgical, pediatrics, and cosmetic dermatologic care.
Dr. Mina Zarei, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Dr. Mina Zarei, MD is a Fellowship-trained, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon with over five years of experience specializing in skin cancer treatment, Mohs micrographic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Based in Orange County, California, Dr. Zarei, offers expert care in skin cancer management, minimally-invasive aesthetic treatments, and a broad range of medical dermatology conditions.
Dr. Zarei is a graduate of University of Miami, where she completed a comprehensive dermatology and cutaneous surgery residency. During this time, Dr. Zarei was awarded the Best Surgery Resident award for academic excellence in cutaneous surgery.
Dr. Zarei, completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, and Reconstructive Surgery at the Emory School of Medicine, one of the top programs in the country for skin cancer treatment. Mohs surgery is the most effective treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers and offers the highest cure rates. Dr. Zarei, has performed hundreds of Mohs procedures and skin cancer reconstructions to restore the skin’s appearance following cancer removal.
Dr. Zarei has contributed to 42 published research papers in scientific journals and has presented at national dermatology conferences. She is an active member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, and other professional societies.
Dr. Zarei is committed to providing patients in Laguna Niguel with the most advanced, patient-centered dermatologic care. In her free time, Dr. Zarei enjoys traveling, gardening, and hiking. She is fluent in Farsi, Spanish, and Turkish, offering accessibility to a diverse range of patients.

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Education & Training
Fellowship: Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology
ACGME & ACMS Accreditation
Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Residency: Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
University of Miami, Department of Dermatology, Miami, FL
Internship: General Surgery
University of Miami, Miami, FL
Doctor of Medicine
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine
Board Certification
Diplomate, Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology
Diplomate, Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
American Board of Dermatology
Awards & Honors
Excellence in Surgical Dermatology Award, Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami, June 2020
Winner of the “Golden Scalpel Knowledge Bowl” competition, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) 2019 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Oct 2019
2019 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Preceptorship Award
Fellow and Resident Participation Grant for 2019 Cosmetic Surgery Forum, Dec 4-8 2019, Nashville, TN
2019 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Preceptorship award
2019 Summer Cosmetic Bootcamp Meeting Resident Travel Grant June 20-23 Aspen, Colorado
Best Oral presentation award, Miami Society for Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Meeting, November 2017
North American Hair Research Society (NAHRS) Mentorship Award, March 2015
ABRCMS Judges’ Travel Subsidy for the 2014 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), San Antonio, Texas, November 12 – 15
Publications & Book Chapters
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